Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 46
In or near Wilmcote.
Canal Bridge Number 46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-in-Arden · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 46, the nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for the area is B95 5EF, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Canal Bridge Number 46 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382159). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SP16NE 1457-1/2/94 04/01/90 PRESTON BAGOT SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL Canal Bridge No.46 II Split bridge. c1812-1816. Brick abutments supporting 2 cantilevered cast-iron decks. Decks have x-framed integral handrails and are split for tow ropes. Solid brick, splayed parapet walls with brick coping. The South Stratford Canal was constructed between 1793-1816 at a cost of £500,000. 13.5 miles of the canal from Kingswood Junction, Lapworth to Stratford-upon-Avon were leased by the National Trust in 1960 from the British Waterways Board for restoration. The National Trust acquired the freehold c1964. Listing NGR: SP1789365781 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482525 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 46 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This structure is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting its historical significance in transportation and industrial development.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2899, -1.7391
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Preston Bagot
- Postcode
- B95 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-in-Arden — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26662221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 46?
- Canal Bridge Number 46 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 5EF), in the parish of Preston Bagot.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 46?
- Canal Bridge Number 46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 46?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B95 5EF.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 46 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 46 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 46 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 46 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 46?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 5EF.